|
12-23-2009, 11:30 AM
|
#101 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Pendleton, NY
Posts: 64
|
Re: Short Stuff building a '65 Blazer
Then on to the left rear quarter in mud
      In the rear quarters there was a lot of welding due to shortening and some pre- existing body damage to hide. For giggles I filled the lap joint in the jams where the quarter panels wrap around. The door sill ends were welded and filled too. It almost seems a shame to cover up the mudwork. I pushed the blazer outside to blow off the buildup of dust. The back of the body is blocked up a few inches to allow removal of the tailgate sill plate assembly. A couple coats of primer really changes the look of the rear quarter. Now I can’t wait to see the whole thing in epoxy primer. Left rear quarter in primer.     IMG]http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/oo151/chevynutx2/100_1392.jpg[/IMG]
|
|
|
|
12-23-2009, 11:34 AM
|
#102 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Pendleton, NY
Posts: 64
|
Re: Short Stuff building a '65 Blazer
I tried to put cables on the tailgate but the sub is not constructed like a pickup. The gap on the inside is open and will allow the cable to stick out to the inside when the tailgate is open. I decided to use the stock folding straps. My first attempt to put cylinders on the hatch created a dead spot when the hatch was about two inches from being closed. I figured the four link hinge put the pivot point where I wasn’t expecting it, when I had the lower end of the mount on the body. Switching locations, putting the high end on the body when closed, the cylinder worked smooth through the whole sweep. I noticed the left side was drooping slightly. The left hinge had slop in it and the cylinder was forcing it down. I’ll have to rebush the hinge arms so the cylinders don’t relocate it. I need also to come up with some softer rate cylinders.
I’ll shoot off some pictures when the right rear quarter and tail panel is in primer. When I get the hatch and tailgate situated, I’ll shoot that too. The next step is to get the body completely primered, then pull the frame for finish welding, cleanup and paint. Have a great Christmas and New Year! 
|
|
|
|
|
12-23-2009, 11:35 AM
|
#103 |
|
Hollister, CA.
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Hollister, Ca.
Posts: 6,150
|
Re: Short Stuff building a '65 Blazer
Wow....this thing is coming along awesome !!!
Haven't seen this build in a while....great job bro !!! 
__________________
John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster  Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!" |
|
|
|
|
12-23-2009, 11:36 AM
|
#104 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 674
|
Re: Short Stuff building a '65 Blazer
wow, now that is one badass truck. If only I had the metal fab skills...lol.
|
|
|
|
|
12-23-2009, 11:37 AM
|
#105 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Pendleton, NY
Posts: 64
|
Re: Short Stuff building a '65 Blazer
Anyone know how to recover the early photos in this post? Thanks, Tom
|
|
|
|
|
12-23-2009, 02:03 PM
|
#107 |
|
Where did THAT bolt go?
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Speedway, Indiana
Posts: 306
|
Re: Short Stuff building a '65 Blazer
You are a bad muther trucker. That thing is amazing.
__________________
The Swiss Car Club......A drinking club with a car problem.... |
|
|
|
|
12-23-2009, 02:04 PM
|
#108 |
|
Keepin it old school
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Ca
Posts: 672
|
Re: Short Stuff building a '65 Blazer
freakin awesome! you are very talented
Last edited by Bazooka; 12-23-2009 at 02:05 PM. |
|
|
|
|
12-23-2009, 02:07 PM
|
#109 |
|
Rods
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Bryan, TX
Posts: 1,398
|
Re: Short Stuff building a '65 Blazer
inspirational
__________________
Just keepin it simple.  1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women) |
|
|
|
|
12-23-2009, 02:21 PM
|
#110 | |
|
State of Confusion!
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Gulfport, MS USA
Posts: 47,216
|
Re: Short Stuff building a '65 Blazer
Quote:
If you still have the pictures on your computer, you can upload and link them to the board's gallery. Oh yeah, love the build. I get excited every-time I see a new post from you about it.
__________________
Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 12-23-2009 at 02:22 PM. |
|
|
|
|
12-23-2009, 02:26 PM
|
#111 |
|
Rods
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Bryan, TX
Posts: 1,398
|
Re: Short Stuff building a '65 Blazer
but I don't understand why did you epoxy over the mud. rather than mud over epoxy. the filler traps moisture. have you not trapped that under the epoxy rather than just lay your epoxy down seal the metal then do your mud work?
__________________
Just keepin it simple. 1965 C-10 Ext cab build. 350??(Does it count at 2 truck if I had to cut one up?) 1966 C-10 lwb 283 auto 1970 Suburban in pieces 1971 Blazer 4wd....restore someday. all factory CST 1972 Blazer 4wd parts truck still a roller 1972 GMC Sierra Grandee 1998 Chevy ext driver. 2005 F**D the wife drive...(cant fix women) |
|
|
|
|
12-23-2009, 02:29 PM
|
#112 |
|
chevy only
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 6,619
|
Re: Short Stuff building a '65 Blazer
Tom holy shhhhh , such nice work merry christmas kat!
__________________
CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else ! |
|
|
|
|
12-23-2009, 02:55 PM
|
#113 | |
|
Zero Albedo
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: San Gabriel, California
Posts: 478
|
Re: Short Stuff building a '65 Blazer
Quote:
If you have a second or old photobucket account- or are using a new picture hosting site now- you may need to go back and log into your original account. Btw- I LOVE this build- and I'd love to see the pics back up of the cab/roof patch work. Your skill is absolutely inspirational. Glad you're getting time to work on it again! Happy Holidays!
__________________
Baz "Deserve's got nothin' to do with it." 66 GMC 1500 wideside longbed 250 4spd "Project Rekker"http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467467 65 GMC 1Ton Panelhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post4794432 65 Chevy Panel (former U.S.Navy truck) 64 Chevy Suburban Carryall 4x4http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358348 64 GMC 1000 wideside longbed 305 4spdhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3600890(Rip- parts truck now) 68 Dodge Charger |
|
|
|
|
|
12-23-2009, 03:33 PM
|
#114 |
|
1961 crewcab
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: missoula, mt
Posts: 6,164
|
Re: Short Stuff building a '65 Blazer
I might have saved some of the early pics,... I will have to see if I can find them.
great to see progress.
__________________
60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955 |
|
|
|
|
12-23-2009, 03:47 PM
|
#115 |
|
Wide Eyed User
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Posts: 261
|
Re: Short Stuff building a '65 Blazer
Great idea and great execution!! love it!
__________________
1962 Chevy P/U SB Fleetside 350/350 2.5/5 static drop My Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294723 Final (as final can be  ) Pics: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393441
|
|
|
|
|
12-23-2009, 04:03 PM
|
#116 |
|
Tot Roddin'
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Mid-MO
Posts: 24,461
|
Re: Short Stuff building a '65 Blazer
That thing is amazing... awesome work!
__________________
-Nate  1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) |
|
|
|
|
12-23-2009, 04:17 PM
|
#117 | |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Rayne, LA
Posts: 2,781
|
Re: Short Stuff building a '65 Blazer
Quote:
So apparently all you have to do is sign in to your photobucket account and it will reactivate all of the links.
__________________
Steven "If dogs don't go to heaven, when I die I want to go wherever they went." -- Will Rogers R.I.P. Oscar R.I.P. Ratchet 1967 Pontiac GTO - Dad was the Original Owner 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB "Oscar's Truck" 1970 Chevy 2wd Blazer "Ratchet's Blazer" 2013 Chevy 2500HD Crew Cab Duramax/Allison Z71 LTZ "Brown Sugar" 2017 Chevy Suburban "BDB" 2020 Chevy Blazer Premier "Foxy" Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Shop Build |
|
|
|
|
|
12-23-2009, 04:25 PM
|
#118 | |
|
chevy only
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 6,619
|
Re: Short Stuff building a '65 Blazer
Quote:
__________________
CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else ! |
|
|
|
|
|
12-23-2009, 04:55 PM
|
#119 |
|
PROJECT 7DEUCE
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: GRANTS PASS OR
Posts: 21,606
|
Re: Short Stuff building a '65 Blazer
Bad azz skills man keep up the good work she is gonna be one bad kat when done..
__________________
GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKSMEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P.. |
|
|
|
|
12-23-2009, 05:21 PM
|
#120 |
|
Member of the longbed union.
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Killeen, Tx
Posts: 2,158
|
Re: Short Stuff building a '65 Blazer
Man this blaze is so sweet. i like the hood tilt.
__________________
Paul 88 GMC Crew Cab dually, 454/T400 64 LWB 400 HP 350/350T Bagged, under construction! Sold most of it! 92 S10 Iron Duke 5 speed, 5/7 drop for now. soon to be bagged. Sold http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...59#post4637759 |
|
|
|
|
12-23-2009, 08:43 PM
|
#121 |
|
TNT-MOTORSPORTS
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: TULSA OKLAHOMA
Posts: 2,692
|
Re: Short Stuff building a '65 Blazer
Next to Dino's Crew Cab this is one of my favorite builds.......Hands down.......One of my faves, and props on the work....outstanding
|
|
|
|
|
12-24-2009, 12:34 AM
|
#122 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Pendleton, NY
Posts: 64
|
Re: Short Stuff building a '65 Blazer
I tried to organizing my albums after I set up the links....it doesn't like that!
Sorry for not posting in a long, long time. Progress has been slow. Picking up from my last pictures, my plan was to work on the hatch and tailgate hinges, then add cylinders and cables. I had a friend who owns a machine shop try to fit refurbishing the hinges into his schedule. That took a month or so, in the mean while I got to some bodywork. The roof and rear quarter work has taken over six months now, my kids volleyball seasons (one high school, one college) took priority. First step was to pull the blazer outside to do some blasting around the window frames. Roof w/mud     The roof was the first area to attack. I had two welded joints, one from shortening 20” and one from the repair to the windshield frame. The front corners were tough, I’m not completely happy with that area but I had to spray some primer. I went with some Nason epoxy primer to seal the metal and mudwork. Time will tell if this was a good move. Roof in primer   
|
|
|
|
|
12-24-2009, 12:41 AM
|
#123 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Pendleton, NY
Posts: 64
|
Re: Short Stuff building a '65 Blazer
[Repeat because of lost picture links.]
Then on to the left rear quarter in mud       In the rear quarters there was a lot of welding due to shortening and some pre- existing body damage to hide. For giggles I filled the lap joint in the jams where the quarter panels wrap around. The door sill ends were welded and filled too. It almost seems a shame to cover up the mudwork. I pushed the blazer outside to blow off the buildup of dust. The back of the body is blocked up a few inches to allow removal of the tailgate sill plate assembly. A couple coats of primer really changes the look of the rear quarter. Now I can’t wait to see the whole thing in epoxy primer. Left rear quarter in primer.     [IMG]http://i371.photobucket.com/albums/oo151/chevynutx2/ summer%20fall%2009/100_1392.jpg[/IMGI tried to put cables on the tailgate but the sub is not constructed like a pickup. The gap on the inside is open and will allow the cable to stick out to the inside when the tailgate is open. I decided to use the stock folding straps. My first attempt to put cylinders on the hatch created a dead spot when the hatch was about two inches from being closed. I figured the four link hinge put the pivot point where I wasn’t expecting it, when I had the lower end of the mount on the body. Switching locations, putting the high end on the body when closed, the cylinder worked smooth through the whole sweep. I noticed the left side was drooping slightly. The left hinge had slop in it and the cylinder was forcing it down. I’ll have to rebush the hinge arms so the cylinders don’t relocate it. I need also to come up with some softer rate cylinders. I’ll shoot off some pictures when the right rear quarter and tail panel is in primer. When I get the hatch and tailgate situated, I’ll shoot that too. The next step is to get the body completely primered, then pull the frame for finish welding, cleanup and paint. Have a great Christmas and New Year! [Previous portion repeated because of lost picture link.] Last edited by N2TRUX; 12-24-2009 at 01:51 PM. |
|
|
|
|
12-24-2009, 12:53 AM
|
#124 |
|
Sunburst C10!!!
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Texas
Posts: 2,560
|
Re: Short Stuff building a '65 Blazer
lookin good
__________________
Gage 1967 C10 Shortbed Stepside Last edited by jgh64pkup; 12-24-2009 at 03:01 AM. |
|
|
|
|
12-24-2009, 02:37 AM
|
#125 |
|
60-66 Nut
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Posts: 23,252
|
Re: Short Stuff building a '65 Blazer
I'm glad to see you back working on this....looking good.
__________________
Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE |
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
